AUTHOR: Charles Boda
‘The Last Jedi’ Passes $600 Million Box Office Milestone
Although only the eighth highest-grossing film this weekend, Star Wars: The Last Jedi brought in enough money at the box office to push it past the $600 million mark for domestic sales. It currently stands at $604.3 million domestic, with international numbers reaching $692 million. This weekend’s success makes The Last Jedi not only the sixth film … ‘The Last Jedi’ Passes $600 Million Box Office Milestone
CNN President Jeff Zucker Speculated About for ESPN Leadership Role
Since the early December resignation of ESPN head John Skipper, numerous possible candidates for a replacement have been discussed. The newest addition to that list is CNN chief Jeff Zucker, who multiple outlets claim has been in talks with Disney regarding the position. According to CNN, Zucker is staying where he is. Initially reported by … CNN President Jeff Zucker Speculated About for ESPN Leadership Role
Former Apple, Samsung Executive Hired to Oversee Disney Streaming Service
BAMTech has chosen a leader for the Disney streaming service currently in development: Kevin Swint has been named senior vice president and general manager for the project. As first reported by Variety, Swint will be tasked with overseeing development and operations of the upcoming direct-to-consumer video service. Swint began working for BAMTech this month. Initially … Former Apple, Samsung Executive Hired to Oversee Disney Streaming Service
Disney in Talks with ’28 Weeks Later’ Director for ‘The Sword in the Stone’ Remake
Disney’s quest to develop a live-action re-imagining of their animated classic about a young King Arthur just passed a milestone. According to The Hollywood Reporter, director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is currently in talks with Walt Disney Pictures to sit in the director’s chair, or throne as the case may be, for the upcoming project. The … Disney in Talks with ’28 Weeks Later’ Director for ‘The Sword in the Stone’ Remake
Step into Famous Works with PhotoPass at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Have you ever seen a painting set a scene so perfectly that you wish you could just walk right into it? If so, you are in luck. Whether you are an avid art aficionado or just a fan of far-out photos, Disney’s PhotoPass service has you covered. At this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Arts … Step into Famous Works with PhotoPass at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Danny Strong, Thomas Kail, and Ice Cube Attached to Disney’s ‘Oliver Twist’ Project
Charles Dickens’ famous orphan is getting the Disney musical treatment; a modern Oliver Twist project is in the works with some major creative forces already signed on to it. The film, which follows the titular orphan boy through a life of exploitation and crime on the streets of London, will be directed by Thomas Kail. Kail … Danny Strong, Thomas Kail, and Ice Cube Attached to Disney’s ‘Oliver Twist’ Project
Florida Preschoolers Get Free Admission to SeaWorld Orlando All Year Long
SeaWorld Orlando has just announced a new offer aimed at families with little ones in tow. For the entirety of 2018, Floridians 5-years-old and under will get free admission to the park. To take advantage of the offer, register your child online for the SeaWorld Orlando Preschool Card HERE. Registration must be done online, so … Florida Preschoolers Get Free Admission to SeaWorld Orlando All Year Long
Redbox Defense Claims Disney Is Restraining Competition to Favor New Streaming Service
A Disney lawsuit aimed at Redbox has just become more complex, as the defense takes an aggressive stance and makes allegations of copyright misuse by the media giant in an effort to weaken competitors. Not only is the suit wandering into unexplored legal territory, it is also colored by the context of Disney’s purchase of … Redbox Defense Claims Disney Is Restraining Competition to Favor New Streaming Service
New Patent Has Disney Combine Merchandise with Interactive Super Power Attraction
The Walt Disney Company has a lot of things going for it: theme parks, merchandise, and an ever-expanding media empire. If one of their newest patents is developed, we could see all three of those assets combined into interactive attractions at some point in the future. A patent application filed on January 11th by Disney … New Patent Has Disney Combine Merchandise with Interactive Super Power Attraction
Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 4th Quarter of 2017 Released
To remain exempt from major inspection, Central Florida theme parks must list all of their quarterly incidents and injuries with the state. This quarter’s report (October – December 2017) covers a total of 13 incidents/injuries: 9 belonging to Disney, 3 to Universal, and 1 to Busch Gardens. No injuries were reported for SeaWorld or Legoland. … Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 4th Quarter of 2017 Released
